WMF Stelio Kettle Instruction Manual

WMF Stelio Kettle

Important safety instructions

• These devices can be used by children older than eight years old as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, persons lacking experience and/or lacking knowledge if they are supervised or have received instructions regarding how the device is to be used safely and have understood the resulting risks. Children must not play with the device. Children must not perform the cleaning and user maintenance, unless they are older than eight years old and are supervised.
•  Keep the device and its cable out of the reach of children under eight years old.
• Only operate the electric kettle with the appropriate base.
• Boiling water may splash out if the device is overfilled or operated when the lid is not closed.
• Do not immerse the pot and base in water.
• If the appliance’s connection cable is damaged then it must be replaced by the manufacturer’s central customer service department or by a similarly qualified person. Improper repairs may constitute a serious threat for users.
•  Take care not to spill water on the base.
• Caution! Risk of burns! The temperature of accessible surfaces can become very hot. They also remain hot for some time after the appliance has been switched off.
• After using the appliance and accessories, clean all surfaces/parts that have come into contact with food. Follow the instructions in the “Cleaning and care” section.
• Always use the appliance in accordance with these instructions. Improper use can result in electric shocks and other hazards.
• This device is meant to be used in the household and for similar applications, such as:
  •  in kitchens, for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas;
  •  on agricultural property;
  • from customers in hotels, motels and other residential facilities;
  • in bed and breakfasts establishments.

Prior to use

Read the operating manual carefully. It contains important information about the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance. It should be kept in a safe place and passed on to further users if appropriate. The device may only be used for the intended purpose according to these operating instructions. The appliance is not designed for sole commercial use. Observe the safety instructions during use.

Technical data

• Rated voltage:             220-240 V~ 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption: 2400 W
• Protection class:            I

Safety instructions

• Only connect the device to properly installed earthed sockets. The wire and plug must be dry.

•  Do not pull the connecting cable over sharp edges or clamp it. Do not let it hang down and protect it from heat and oil.

• Never disconnect the mains plug from the socket by the cord or with wet hands.

• Stop using the appliance and/or disconnect it from the mains plug immediately if:

  • The appliance or mains cable is damaged;
  • the device is not leak-proof;
  • there is any suspicion of a fault after dropping the appliance or similar.
    In such cases, send the appliance to be repaired.

•  Do not place the kettle on hot surfaces, such as hot plates or similar, or near open flames. It could melt.

•  Do not place the device on water-sensitive surfaces. Water spray may damage them.

•  Do not operate the device under delicate furniture. Escaping steam from boiling could damage the furniture.

• Never operate the kettle unattended.

•  Do not switch on the device without water.

•  Take the pot for filling from the base.

• Only fill with clean water, not milk, coffee, etc.

• Do not move the device during operation and do not pull on the mains cable.

Caution:
the device is hot. Risk of scalding from escaping steam. Only take hold of the hot kettle from the handle and do not open the lid when pouring.

•  Always completely empty the pot. Do not let any residual water remain in the device for a long period of time.

•  The mains plug is to be pulled:

  • if malfunctions occur during use,
  • before cleaning and care,
  •  after use.

•  No liability is accepted for any damages resulting from misuse, incorrect operation or improper repairs.
  Claims under warranty are likewise excluded in such cases.

• Packaging material, such as plastic film bags, do not belong in the hands of children.

Start-up

Thoroughly clean the inside of the pot prior to the first use. To do so, open the lid by pressing the button on the handle. A strainer insert in the pour spout ensures that larger limescale particles are kept back when pouring. The unnecessary length of the connecting cable can be wound at the bottom of the base part. Connect the mains plug to an earthed socket. Fill with the desired amount of water up to the Max line. Close the lid. Only in this way does the automatic boil stop work reliably. Place the pot on the base in any position. Now you can press down the power switch below the handle. The power switch only engages if the pot is on the base. Do not use the water from the first boiling process for food preparation.
Automatic shutoff
The automatic boil stop switches off the device shortly after the water is boiled. The shutoff time is extended if the pot is only filled with a little water. If only warm water is desired, the heating process can always be stopped by pressing the power switch. The shutdown takes place automatically if the pot is lifted from the base. For functional reasons, some condensation may run out of the outlet openings at the bottom of the handle to the edge of the base. This happens for technical reasons and does not impair the safety of the device.
Safety system
A thermostat protects the kettle from overheating due to accidental operation without water by switching off the device. It is essential to allow the pot to cool down before filling with water. Should the first thermostat malfunction due to improper use, an additional temperature limiter ensures reliable protection.

Cleaning and maintenance

Remove the mains plug and allow the device to cool down. Do not immerse the device in water, but rather clean them with a damp cloth with a little washing-up fluid and then dry off. Do not use any sharp and abrasive cleaning agents. The pot is made of stainless steel. Should rust spots nevertheless appear, they are only deposits adhered to the surface. They should be removed immediately with a stainless steel cleanser. The strainer insert in the pour spout can be removed for cleaning when the lid is open. To do so, press its upper clip upward. When inserting, place the strainer in the middle of the base and then snap it forward into place.

Descaling

Please descale your appliance regularly using a high-quality commercial descaling agent. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly with regard to the subsequent cleaning with clear water, which is essential! Suitable descaling agents contain inhibitors that protect appliances against damage to seals and surfaces, do not cause additional deposits and have no taste. Do not use descaling agents that are unsuitable for your appliance (such as substances based purely on vinegar or citric acid). Our warranty does not cover damage caused by using unsuitable descaling agents or failure to follow the descaling instructions. Please keep descaling agents out of reach of children and make sure you do not inhale any of the steam given off during descaling
Causes for malfunctions

• If the pouring behaviour worsens/diminishes:
  check the strainer and descale/clean the strainer if necessary

•  Device switches off before boiling:
  Bottom of the pot is too strongly calcified, it is not filled with enough water

•  Device does not switch off:
  Lid is not closed

• Device will not switch on:

The device has not sufficiently cooled down following operation with no or too little water.
If it is not possible to fix this problem, submit the device for repair.
For UK use only

• This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock.
•  The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done according to the following instructions:

Warning
This appliance must be earthed
Important:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

• green/yellow          Earth

• blue                        Neutral

• brown                    Live
  As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

  •  the wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow,
  • the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked the letter N or coloured black,
  •  the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

•  If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 13 A fuse conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of plug is used, the appliance must be protected by a 10 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
  If in doubt – consult a qualified electrician.

•  Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.

References

• WMF Onlineshop | Tradition und Qualität seit 170 Jahren

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